Dr. Lauber is an active IFT professional member volunteering her time and leadership to National IFT and the local NYIFT Section.Currently, Ellen is an IFT Executive Committee Member and Chair of the Council Issues and Agenda Committee.Ellen served as a member or chair on IFT Committees and Task Forces.Currently, she is the Chair of the Institute Nominations Committee in her local NYIFT Section were she held many positions throughout the years including chair of the section.Dr. Lauber is a founding member and currently Chair of the Rutgers Food Science Alumni Committee.She is contributing leadership, enthusiasm and ideas to create a sense of community and camaraderie for the Alumni and those who will soon become Alumni.In addition, Dr. Lauber gave presentations to international audiences and has publications.Ellen has been recognized by her local IFT Section, academia and industry for her achievements.Ellen has traveled internationally.Dr. Ellen Lauber has a Ph.D. in Food Chemistry from the Department of Food Science at Rutgers University.She received a M.S. in Food Science from Rutgers University and B.S. degree in Human Nutrition and Foods from Douglass College.

Ellen Lauber has joined Helm New York, Inc., a global distributor of food, nutritional and pharmaceutical ingredients.Lauber is the business development manager for Food Specialty Ingredients in the U.S.A. and Canada.She is responsible for expanding the food ingredient offerings to reflect trends and technology advancements for food product applications.